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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
2
The article notes a new Indiana State department of public welfare with four divisions public assistance child welfare medical care and correction. It describes reforms expanding pensions aid to mothers and children and rural health access while modernizing administration and eliminating patronage in state institutions.
Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson, DePauw graduate and former instructor now preacher, denounces exorbitant lawyer fees linked to estate or business size. He urges a return to service-based pricing and cautions that some lawyers act commercially rather than in the public interest.
Spanish statesman and author Madar jag contrasts races in a study of Spanish psychology. He argues the English pursue fair play and action while the French favor law and thought, and the Spaniard follows passion. A Spain trip anecdote from a chauffeur echoes the theme of living today with uncertain tomorrow.
A fragmented essay mix discusses West Coast and East Coast art taste, Hollywood fashion versus New York style, child actors, and a Canadian social credit concept. It moves through political satire, predictions by Ervin Cobb, a Bruno Hauptmann case reference, and a note on honeybee drones and their role.
Indiana labor spokesmen praise Governor McNutt and President Roosevelt in the Journal of the Indiana State Senate. They note 39 labor favorable bills during 1933 and the 1935 General Assemblies, including unemployment insurance social security and public health measures for workers and all labor.
Former Indiana Governor Harry G. Leslie appears in a Republican push against Governor Paul W. McNutt. The piece contrasts Leslie's tenure with McNutt’s budget balancing, noting past deficits, tax changes, and large local revenue returns as a point of political contention.
The piece mocks prophets of doom as markets rise despite Hoover warnings. February 19 stock averages reach a high since 1931 and the Dow continues upward, reflecting faith in Roosevelt’s White House tenure despite dire forecasts. It also notes Japan’s reception of U.S. cinema and veterans’ views on vetoes.
Compact reel of short local items from Carroll County, recalling years 1913 and 1914. Brief notices cover people, places, events, and everyday happenings in the community. A window into early 20th century Carroll County life.
W. C. Smith won the Delphi mayoralty by a substantial margin in the city election, gaining a strong majority over opponents and securing the new term.
McKee and Bliven of Muskatine Ind have purchased the button factory and taken possession. Foreman Henry F Galdy reports the plant being set to operate in about two weeks. Two carloads of shells arrived Thursday. The Delphi schools prepared a new school flag with pennies and teachers gifts. Other notices record births, club activities, and local social events.
The review highlights Royal Purple as a detailed historical novel about Alexander and Draga Obrenovi t the Serbian king and his wife. It blends accurate history with vivid fiction, showing a weak king manipulated by a driven woman. A notorious Konak scene with Black Hand officers is noted as unforgettable. Also praised is Edna Johnson and Carrie E Scott's anthology of Children's Literature.
Governor McNutt signed seven new acts on March 18 1936 as Indiana’s Special Session adjourned This move aligned Indiana with Roosevelt's national social security program and modernized state welfare agencies It created direct job insurance benefits starting April 1 1938 protecting about 580 000 Hoosier workers from economic hardship
The remark notes Alaska as the only American land held by Russia, with a fur station or colony extending as far south as San Francisco before being abandoned. It frames Russian presence in North America as limited to Alaska and a short lived post in California.
A dialectal remark labels men who make excuses as less industrious, contrasting their duty with efforts to remove excuses. The speaker, Uncle n, argues some men would not need excuses if they applied themselves.
A collection of historical quotes spans remarks by Robert Frost Mae West Hiroji Saito John J Pershing Carrie Chapman Catt and Owen D Young on literature war women and social balance. The excerpt reflects era attitudes and cautionary notes about prejudice and peace.
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